I am an Orthodox Jewish mother of 6 who has been married almost 25 years. 

I started listening to your radio program when I was first married. I had 2 children while in college and I "decelerated" my program so I could be home more with my kids. 

When I graduated, I worked part time and didn't realize I had the option of staying home with my children until after listening to you talk about it so often. I surprisingly encountered the most objections from my mother, who was a stay-at-home mom to me and my 2 brothers. She was very concerned about my career. My husband was also not very enthusiastic about my loss of income. My compromise was to work Sundays when my husband was home with the kids. 

I was a stay-at-home mom for kids 3,4,5 and 6 and my only regret is that I wasn't there as much for my first 2. I cherish all of the time I was able to spend with my children and I encourage others to stay at home with their kids. 

My daughter is now looking to get married and has made it very clear that she will only marry someone who will support her being a stay-at-home mom. What nachas! 

Thank you for sticking up for values and morality. I take it as a wonderful compliment when friends tell me that I am their "Dr. Laura." 

Rebecca